Summary:
The city of Thorp, Wisconsin is home to two schools: Thorp Elementary and Thorp High, both part of the Thorp School District. While Thorp Elementary has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, Thorp High has experienced a steady decline, with both schools performing below state averages in test scores.
Thorp Elementary's statewide ranking has varied significantly, going from 209th out of 1,067 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 275th out of 1,061 in 2023-2024, and then dropping to 580th out of 1,044 in 2024-2025. This volatility in performance is concerning and warrants further investigation. In contrast, Thorp High's statewide ranking has steadily declined, going from 178th out of 415 Wisconsin high schools in 2022-2023 to 306th out of 431 in 2023-2024, and then further down to 380th out of 431 in 2024-2025.
Both Thorp Elementary and Thorp High face challenges, with test scores generally below state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, the schools have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the community. While Thorp High has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 91.0%, it also has a 1.3% dropout rate, which is on par with Thorp Elementary. The substantial difference in per-student spending between the two schools, with Thorp High spending significantly more, is also noteworthy and warrants further examination.
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